Japan’s Miyu Yamashita finishes 22-under to defend Maybank Championship crown in Kuala Lumpur

JAPAN'S Miyu Yamashita successfully defended her title in the Maybank Championship 2026, securing her second consecutive victory at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC). The world number four finished the four-round tournament with a remarkable four-under-par score of 266, outpacing China's Yan Liu by two strokes. Yamashita entered the final round with a two-shot lead, showcasing her consistent performance throughout the event.

She opened the tournament with a strong seven-under 65, followed by rounds of six-under 66 and five-under 67. In her final round, she carded a four-under 68, punctuated by five birdies at the third, fifth, eighth, 11th, and 18th holes, and one bogey at the ninth. Her victory came as a surprise to her, as she acknowledged that she didn't expect to win the championship twice in a row.

Runner-up Yan Liu finished with a four-under 68, adding up to a four-round total of 268. Meanwhile, Thailand's amateur golfer Marisa Tojai and France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard shared third place, both completing the tournament at 19-under 269.